Goose Decoys
Kenneth’s theory was that size isn’t important and that close is good enough; after all, how smart can a goose be with a brain the size of a pea? Sadly, substituting his neighbor’s lawn flamings for decoys just didn’t seem to be working as he had hoped . . .
Slow Learner
Gino had been hopeful he could train his pet, BoBo, to fetch so he could be used in duck and goose season to retrieve downed birds. BoBo didn’t seem to grasp that retrieving meant more than getting the bird in his mouth . . .
Career Change
When his baseball career didn’t work out (he couldn’t even handle grounders}, Bob’s friends suggested shedding the old skin and re-appearing as a down-to-earth politician . . .
If the Creek Don’t Rise
Monday night, Jesse told his wife, “I’m gonna check my alligator sets early tomorrow if the creek don’t rise.” But it did . . .